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Toilet Waste Problem

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  • 17-09-2013 11:02pm
    #1
    ElectroBob
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭


    My downstairs toilet has not been draining right and getting progressively worse. I tried to unblock but there does not seem to be a blockage. I may be completely wrong but I get the impression it is some sort of air lock. It is connected to the soil pipe with a right angle connector. When I move this slightly I hear a hiss of air then water from the toilet leaks out from the seal. I also used a small screwdriver to lift the seal at the joint to the toilet and it starts to flow straight away.

    If anyone has advise on my next step I would much appreciate it.


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    #2
    K.Flyer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,565 ✭✭✭K.Flyer


    You do have a blockage somewhere along the pipe.
    Most likely between the wc and the vent stack pipe. If trying to clear it with a plunger has not worked then you may need to have the pan taken out to remove the cause of the problem.


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    ElectroBob
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭ElectroBob


    Thanks . . the plunger didn't work so i'll have to take the pan out. Appreciate the help


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